Four adjoined houses alight in thatched roof fire

Emergency workers were first called to the blaze in Bardwell at 16:43 BST

Sixteen fire crews have been sent to a blaze affecting four adjoined houses with thatched roofs.

Emergency workers were first called to Low Street in Bardwell, Suffolk, at 16:43 BST.

Crews have been using hose reel jets and breathing apparatus to tackle the flames.

"This is likely to be ongoing for some time, but if you smell smoke please ensure you close your doors and windows," the fire service said.